'Little Mosque on the Prairie' = big laughs? (CNN News)
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What a great idea for a comedy and social commentary!
Too bad the actual show is about as funny as cancer of the scrotum.
Too bad the actual show is about as funny as cancer of the scrotum.
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I apologize to dynaglide for stealing his body part reference. I take it back out of respect and say instead the show was about as funny as waking up naked next to Jack Layton.
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Ha, I understand your tongue-in-cheek commentary.
Like I said previous, I'd be turning the channel, and quite frankly after being here since August, from what I have learned, and experienced, I find everything with the culture and religion a serious downer and well, not so appetising. I would not need a PC CBC comedy programme to remind me of it, because it would remind me of my time spent here.
I don't think the series will last.
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Wes
The one thing that I have noticed is that all Muslims are being branded with the same iron. Not just all Muslims, but anybody who looks vaguely like they may be middle eastern. If they are not connected, they must know somebody who is.....it is much like our own Canadian racism of keeping the Indians on reserves...out of sight, out of mind, and look what "North of 60" did to bring that issue forward.
Little Mosque on the Prairie is first and foremost showing that Muslims of all stripes, are first ...people, just normal people. The programs shows up our own built in prejudices, small town or not, that are there, just never brought out into the open.
Is this program going to solve the Christian/Muslim suspicion of each other. No. But it will open the door to dialogue, and that's what's important.
Little Mosque on the Prairie is first and foremost showing that Muslims of all stripes, are first ...people, just normal people. The programs shows up our own built in prejudices, small town or not, that are there, just never brought out into the open.
Is this program going to solve the Christian/Muslim suspicion of each other. No. But it will open the door to dialogue, and that's what's important.
I don't necessarily disagree with you. My only point is, all social commentary aside, is that for a sitcom, it is typically Canadian. Painfully unfunny. Anybody remember Mike Bullard? I think he was supposed to be our version of Jay Leno. Surely with all our comedic talent in Canada we can do better that this. Comments?
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I read that review expecting to see writing that reflected the diverse nature of comedy and instead read a rant by someone who obviously had an axe to grind. From the very first sentence. where he infers that anyone who thought this show was a good idea is not sane, he shows that he was not receptive to even the idea of the show let alone watching it with an open mind. He blatantly attempts to connect the cost to health care (a provincial matter) and tries to turn it into a political argument.dynaglide said:
His rant against the portrayal of Muslims also shows his bias. He rails against the lack of realism in the portrayals yet this is the very nature of sitcoms, playing with stereotypes. Does anyone complain that This Hour Has 22 Minutes is not a real news show? Fresh Prince of Bel Air for the over the top portrayal of blacks or the portrayal of yuppies in Friends? Lets not even talk about the Nanny and its portrayal of Jews or All In the Family and the portrayal of working class whites. It is the playing on stereotypes which often creates the comedic situations. If it was supposed to be realistic it would be drama not comedy.
Whether you found it funny or not (I personally enjoyed the show) it is obvious the person writing this review had decided not to like it before he ever watched it. I applaud the CBC for even attempting to make a show based on the subject matter. IMO, no other western country could have got away with doing this without having riots in the streets (just remember the uproar over the Muhammad cartoons) and the fact that a large number of Muslims also enjoyed it speaks highly of the show.
Should we also accept the writers condemnation of the issues that the show fails to address? The reality is, if all of the points about Islam, this review says are missing, were to be covered we would be looking at a 2 hour show and not a half hour sitcom. He does not know whether they will tackle these issues in the future. I believe they will as we have already seen the show going after the differing interpretations of the Koran already.
Also, his point about not making the show because of the behaviours of others in the name of Islam is spurious at best. Again, we had no problem with Seinfeld, a Jew, referring to someone as a Nazi, not to mention religiously based shows such as Touched By An Angel, as the bible still says it is okay to stone women. (go ahead and check, it is in there) Of course, there is also all that Christian based "trouble" that ended recently in Ireland.
IMO, shows like this are a good thing. To laugh and highlight some of the over the top behaviour of fundamentalism, and show extremism in context of the real world, will be the thing that helps to stop it. Part of this countries very fabric is the ability to laugh at outselves. Learning to take any religion less seriously can only be a good thing.
End of rant ;D
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See that's the thing about a review. It's one persons point of view. Of course you have to make up your own mind about the show. Take his opinion for what it's worth to you and move on. I agreed with points of it, you obviously don't. My opinion is that its bad comedy. Say what you want, but the vast majority of Canadian sitcoms are bad. (I said majority, not all, before everybody comes unglued 
) All I'm saying is that we have a vast pool of talent in Canada, and it seems like a lot of the actors we use on Canadian tv shows haven't even done high school theatre. My 2 cents...
) All I'm saying is that we have a vast pool of talent in Canada, and it seems like a lot of the actors we use on Canadian tv shows haven't even done high school theatre. My 2 cents...
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I would agree with you dynaglide if the writer had actually reviewed the comedy. The article though spends more time condemning the CBC, the fact that the show was produced and what it doesn't contain, than the actual content of the show.
Comedy, by its very nature, is difficult. What one person finds funny the next does not. I no longer find 22 Minutes to be funny (since Mercer left) but others do, I enjoy Corner Gas, you do not. That is the nature of comedy, everyones tastes vary (although I do agree with your comment about Mike Bullard ;D)
Unfortunately, the really good Canadian comedians end up in the states because that is where the market is (and the big pay cheques)
Comedy, by its very nature, is difficult. What one person finds funny the next does not. I no longer find 22 Minutes to be funny (since Mercer left) but others do, I enjoy Corner Gas, you do not. That is the nature of comedy, everyones tastes vary (although I do agree with your comment about Mike Bullard ;D)
Unfortunately, the really good Canadian comedians end up in the states because that is where the market is (and the big pay cheques)
Can I get change for a loonie, preferably in pennies?GAP said:
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Not that I am dating myself here, but what ever happened to sun fun successful CBC programmes as The Forrest Rangers, or The Beachcomers!
About LMotP, if one does not like it, he has to ONLY turn the channel, and time will tell if the CBC keeps it, and my view even if the ratings say its not winning, for PC sake, it may be around longer than we want it to.
Remember its your tax dollar in the hands of the left (CBC), and thats money waisted. I believe anyways.
Some may like this programme,, some not, I am one of the nots. I seen the trailers, and I found it made mainstream western Cdns look like ignorant idiots, but thats just my opinion.
Wes
About LMotP, if one does not like it, he has to ONLY turn the channel, and time will tell if the CBC keeps it, and my view even if the ratings say its not winning, for PC sake, it may be around longer than we want it to.
Remember its your tax dollar in the hands of the left (CBC), and thats money waisted. I believe anyways.
Some may like this programme,, some not, I am one of the nots. I seen the trailers, and I found it made mainstream western Cdns look like ignorant idiots, but thats just my opinion.
Wes
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Guys it is the sign of the times and I don't feel there is anything wrong with this program. If you don't like it don't watch it it is that simple.
Go watch Corner Gas or re runs of Red Green instead.
Remember keep your stick on the Ice!
Go watch Corner Gas or re runs of Red Green instead.
Remember keep your stick on the Ice!
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Okay, i don't watch TV...infact i dont even have peseant vision, so i had to download the first episode on google beleive it or not.
I have to say i can see why there i controversy. I there had been a show called 'Little Red Communist on the Prarie' during the early 80s there would have been similar issues.
But that being said, I am going to do a bit of fence sitting here while i make an observation :-\.
During the 1950s there was a show called i love lucy, and another featuring Mary Tyler Moore. Both of these had initial issues with many conservative men stating that women should be religated to the kitchen, and subserviant, not taking main stage roles. These shows were a catalyst that propelled a womans movement during the 60's where the pedalum swung the other way (some say wayyyy to far). Now we have females running corporation, in the govt (maybe running for US president), and in the military, and contributing in more ways than just baking pies. (Oh i know that comment is gonna get me in trouble).
So, that precident being set, 2 things can come out shows like Little Mosque on the prarie. 1) public acceptance of the muslim religion (acceptance = tollerance, not mass conversion), and 2)people who follow islam may reign in some angst about not being represented. Canada is a multicultural society, but we really dont have much of a mainstream tollerance for religious headdress, clothing, or tattoos in certain circles. The third thing that could happen is that there could be a million canadians that convert to islam.*shrug*.
Either way is, my point is that i suspect that this will be one of those points that history refers back to and says 'yup, that peice of media was the catalyst';
I have to say i can see why there i controversy. I there had been a show called 'Little Red Communist on the Prarie' during the early 80s there would have been similar issues.
But that being said, I am going to do a bit of fence sitting here while i make an observation :-\.
During the 1950s there was a show called i love lucy, and another featuring Mary Tyler Moore. Both of these had initial issues with many conservative men stating that women should be religated to the kitchen, and subserviant, not taking main stage roles. These shows were a catalyst that propelled a womans movement during the 60's where the pedalum swung the other way (some say wayyyy to far). Now we have females running corporation, in the govt (maybe running for US president), and in the military, and contributing in more ways than just baking pies. (Oh i know that comment is gonna get me in trouble).
So, that precident being set, 2 things can come out shows like Little Mosque on the prarie. 1) public acceptance of the muslim religion (acceptance = tollerance, not mass conversion), and 2)people who follow islam may reign in some angst about not being represented. Canada is a multicultural society, but we really dont have much of a mainstream tollerance for religious headdress, clothing, or tattoos in certain circles. The third thing that could happen is that there could be a million canadians that convert to islam.*shrug*.
Either way is, my point is that i suspect that this will be one of those points that history refers back to and says 'yup, that peice of media was the catalyst';
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I really like British humor in fact Black Adder was my fav. I personally don't like sarcastic humor directed at me or those who cut others down . I will ignore the nasty few comments I just read, and like I try to do with everything in my life keep the Positive stuff.
Wes You Rock! I love red Green, took me a bit to get into Corner Gas and with everything as Lost Cargo said Who knows maybe this program will be ground breaking you never know.
Wes You Rock! I love red Green, took me a bit to get into Corner Gas and with everything as Lost Cargo said Who knows maybe this program will be ground breaking you never know.